Out of order? Northampton site plan methodology up for debate
Which comes first, the site plan approval or the special permit? Besides already signing a contract with the Pioneer Valley Hotel Group, the city has also granted a special permit for the Hilton Garden Inn. However, a Paradise City Forum contributor pointed out that...Local architect Tris Metcalfe responds to hotel design
These might be notes to the Planning Board for the "FINAL" review ofNorthampton’s biggest change to downtown.At the forum last night (PCF-June 27) some important issues never came up that our finalreview board truly needs to consider and hopefully will...See Smith College Demolishing 22 Belmont Avenue home
This was the final home that needed to be removed in order to make way for Smith College’s new monolithic Science building. Images courtesy Jeff Massimino. A previous entry had incorrectly labeled 22 Arnold Ave. as 22 Belmont Ave. I have corrected the gallery to...Urban Planner and Attorney Joel Russell on the Hilton Garden Inn
I have been asked informally for some advice by a group of citizens concerned about certain aspects of the Pioneer Valley Hotel Group’s proposed hotel at Pulaski Park. I share their support of the basic concept of the hotel and parking garage, as well as their...E-Edition
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